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non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None.

Course Description

This course describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research, develop and implement business or records systems for a small office. Students will learn to incorporate some theoretical recordkeeping concepts. The course addresses the less formal recordkeeping requirements of micro or small businesses or branches and technical operations centres of larger organisations. The student will learn about the development and implementation of business or records systems including allowing for the training of users of the system.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBRKG403B Set up a business or records system for a small office

Element:

Determine recordkeeping requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify and document core business, supporting activities, resources, and business and social context using observation and consultation.

1.2 Determine security and access requirements for business or records system content from analysis of organisation's activities.

2.5 Ensure maintenance, disposal and updating requirements of business or records system conform to scale, nature and culture of the organisation.

2.6 Select business or records system suited to projected growth of the organisation.

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

Students will be provided with theory classes in a classroom/lab and also in the Virtual Enterprise, a simulated learning environment. Learning activities are problem-based and text book sourced. The VE Trading Project places the learner in a team and this integrated approach will use trading the Virtual Enterprises products to the Virtual Enterprise Australia network.

The classroom/lab is a series of theory based topics involving searching the Internet, Learning Hub, Learning Lab, Discussion Boards and face-to-face discussions.

Teaching Schedule

FULL TIME

Learning objectives

Activities

Week 1

What do we know about business/records systems?

What are records?

Course Guide

Assessments

Textbook

Learning Hub

VE

Week 2

Phase 1: Business overview

In class theory: text book

VE

Week 3

Phase 1: Business overview

In class theory: text book

VE

Week 4

Phase 1: Business overview

In class theory: text book

VE

Week 5

Phase 2: Recording business functions and legal requirements

In class theory: text book

VE

Week 6

Phase 2: Recording business functions and legal requirements

In class theory: text book

VE

Week 7

Phase 2: Recording business functions and legal requirements

In class theory: text book

VE

Week 8

Phase 3: Records System Creation

In class theory: text book

VE

Week 9

Phase 3: Records System Creation

In class theory: text book

VE

Week 9

Mid semester break

Week 10

Phase 3: Records System Creation

In class theory: text book

VE

Week 11

Phase 3: Records System Creation

In class theory: text book

VE

Week 12

Phase 4: Records Management and System Maintenance

In class theory: text book

VE

Week 13

Phase 4: Records Management and System Maintenance

VE

In class test: 20%

Week 14

Phase 4: Records Management and System Maintenance

VE

In class: prepare report

Week 15

VE

In class: prepare report: Records consultant’s report due: (50%)

Week 16

VE

VE assessment due: (30%)

Weeks 17 and 18

Feedback and review

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

ANTA, BSBRKG403A - Set up a business or records system for a small office, IBSA

1876839457

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Students must demonstrate all elements of competency through a variety of methods showing their understanding of elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent.

Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievements of each competency in a flexible manner. Assessments will incorporate a variety of methods: analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios, demonstration of techniques, review of documentation outlining procedures developed for the use of the system as demonstrated in the Records Consultant’s report, oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of general principles and processes of recordkeeping systems. Independent and group based research in the Virtual Enterprise will develop competency including the underpinning skills and knowledge.

In addition to the assessments, formative and timely feedback is provided to the students throughout the duration of the course.

Assessment Tasks

In-class Test - 20%

This is a closed book written test based on textbook theory and class discussions held in week 13.

Records Consultant Report - 50%

This report is prepared by the individual student and is due in Week 15. The marking criteria can be found on the Learning Hub for this course.

You will buy and sell goods and services for Reflective Records Virtual Enterprise. You will make a minimum of six transactions for both selling and purchasing and document the trading cycle to its completion. Refer to the marking criteria guide for this assessment located at the Learning Hub for this course.

Assessment Matrix

In class test

(20%)

Records Consultant Report *includes employability skills

(50%)

VE Trading project *includes employability skills

(30%)

Determine recordkeeping requirements

YES

YES

YES

Devise an appropriate recordkeeping system

YES

YES

YES

Develop business rules and procedures to support operations

YES

YES

YES

Other Information

Grading

A pass in an assessment piece will result in a grade for the student. Where a pass is achieved competency for that assessment is given. Where a pass is not achieved in any assessment piece a NYC (Not Yet Competent) grade will be given. Competency MUST be achieved for each element of competency within a competency standard for a pass grade (or higher grade) to be given. Where competency for all elements of competency is not achieved, an overall NN grade will result.

Submission of written work/assessment

All of your written work must confirm with RMIT’s guidelines "Written Reports and Essays: Guidelines for Referencing and Presentation in RMIT Business" which can be found on the RMIT website.

All of your written work must be lodged by the due date in the format specified for the particular assessment task. Written assessment must have a footer containing: student number, student name, course code, title of assessment and teacher’s name.

Staple your assignment. Do NOT use plastic binders or plastic pockets.

Attach a signed Assignment Cover Sheet to each submission of written work or assessment. Cover sheets are available near the lifts on Level 13.

You must keep a copy of your assignment/written work, which can be produced if the original is lost or damaged.

Late Submission of Work or Assessment

Only in cases of exceptional and genuine hardship (not including inconvenience or poor study planning), will limited extensions be considered. Students must lodge a completed Application of Extension Form before the official submission date for the work or assessment. Completed applications are to be addressed to the Course Coordinator and submitted via Reception on Level 13, Building 108. Documentary evidence should be provided. Note: Extensions are not automatically granted.

All of your written work must conform with RMIT’s guidelines "Written Reports and Essays: Guidelines for Referencing and Presentation in RMIT Business" which can be found on the RMIT website. Students are advised to refer to the RMIT Writing Style Guide, Version 7 found at www.rmit.edu.au/help/publishing-standards/style guide.

In order to be able to effectively demonstrate the required employability skills during the course, students should participate and aim to attend punctually. Students are required to contribute to 80% plus of the required classes. Please note that employability skills are assessed across the entire program.

Employability skills are a core component of the competency and if a student is unable to effectively demonstrate these skills, a mark of NYC (Not Yet Competent) will be given for the course.